Rayya Makarim

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Rayya Makarim
Born (1974-09-12) September 12, 1974 (age 49)
CitizenshipUnited States
Indonesia
Occupations
  • Screenwriter
  • producer
  • director
  • actress
Years active2001–present
Parent
Relatives Hamid Algadri (grandfather)
Nadiem Makarim (brother)

Rayya Makarim (born September 12, 1974) is an American-born Indonesian screenwriter, producer, director, and actress. She is the sister of Nadiem Makarim.

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Early life

Makarim was born on September 12, 1974, in Boston, Massachusetts. [1] She is the sister of Nadiem Makarim, a businessman who served as a Minister of education, culture, research, and technology of Indonesia from 2019 until 2024. [1]

Personal life

On April 23, 2020, Makarim was rumoured to be in a relationship with actor Zack Lee, the ex-husband of actress Nafa Urbach, after he posted photo of him kissing her on his Instagram. [1] [2]

Career

Makarim started her career as a screenwriter for Pasir Berbisik (2001) which starred Dian Sastrowardoyo and Christine Hakim. [1] She continued to write a script for a few films such as: Rumah Ketujuh (2003), Banyu Biru (2005), Buffalo Boys (2018), etc. [1]

She directed Jermal (2008) which starred Didi Petet and became a producer for 27 Steps of May (2018), as well as screenwriter. [1] She became a screenwriter for Grisse (2018), a television series which was produced by HBO. [1]

Filmography

Film

YearTitleCredited asNotes
Screenwriter Producer
2001 Pasir Berbisik YesNo
2003 Rumah Ketujuh YesNo
2005 Banyu Biru YesNo
2008 Jermal Yesco-producerAlso co-director
2018 Buffalo Boys Screenwriter along with Raymond Lee and Mike WiluanYes
2019 27 Steps of May YesYes
2023 Berbalas Kejam Screenwriter along with Teddy Soeriaatmadja No

Television

YearTitleCredited asNotes
Screenwriter
2018GrisseYes

Web series

YearTitleRoleNotes
2023 Hubungi Agen Gue! HerselfEpisode 3

Awards and nominations

YearAwardCategoryFilmResult
2018 Festival Film Tempo Film Pilihan Tempo 27 Steps of May Nominated
Skenario Pilihan TempoWon
2019 Festival Film Bandung Penulis Skenario Terpuji Film BioskopNominated
Festival Film Indonesia Film Cerita Panjang Terbaik Nominated
Penulis Skenario Asli Terbaik Nominated
2020 Piala Maya Film Bioskop Terpilih Nominated
Skenario Asli Terpilih Nominated
Indonesian Movie Actors Awards Film TerfavoritNominated

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References

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